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LOT of 188 tokens; History. Ken Feenstra, former director of redevelopment for the city of Palm Springs, contacted The Desert Sun after reading the July 26 “Thanks for the The Memories” column headlined Buzz trolley not Palm Springs’ first shuttle attempt. Feenstra was right in the thick of things during the city’s attempt to get the passenger system, dubbed “Sun Surrey Shuttle, ” up and running in 1980. Feenstra contacted the clerk’s office and got copies of City Council minutes from that era. This much-appreciated-gesture has really helped me put the history into context. When we last left off, we were talking about the debate about the graphic design that would adorn the buses. Subtle, non-pictorial graphics were selected over photos of male and female sunbathers and advertisements. The next order of business was authorizing the minting of Sun Surrey Fare coin tokens. Feenstra personally handed these tokens out to merchants, who would in turn, hand them out to their customers. Those without tokens could pay 25 cents to travel on the Sun Surrey. The British-made buses finally hit the streets in mid-December of 1980 after a two-week delay due to CHP-mandated repairs to the vehicles’ brakes and replacement of their windshields, which were refitted with shatterproof glass. A story in the Dec. 16, 1980 issue of The Desert Sun reported that the Sun Surrey shuttle bus was well received by its riders. Get the Daily Briefing newsletter in your inbox. Start your day with the morning’s top news. It was a short-lived, bumpy ride. A Central Corridor Business Improvement Area was created in March of 1980 to help pay for operating costs. Sixty merchants refused to pay the levy, and the city filed lawsuits against these holdouts. According to a story in the May 20, 1981 Desert Sun, a municipal court judge ruled in favor of five of these merchants who refused to pay for a tourist bus system because the assessments were, arbitrary, discriminatory and unfair. The City Council, at its Sept. 16, 1981 meeting, gave final approval to two separate resolutions that effectively “killed” the Sun Surrey. The city gave it another try less than a decade later when it turned the new Palm Springs SunTrolleys loose on the streets of downtown on Nov. According to news reports, the trolleys were being used primarily to relieve traffic congestion and parking problems while at the same time, offer an attractive and tourist oriented service to conventioneers and visitors. Dubbed “Molly Trolleys, ” the single-decker bus, designed to look like San Francisco cable cars, would originate at the Palm Springs Convention Center, and travel north and south routes along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Avenue. Maps and brochures were produced with route information and a list of hotels along the SunTrolley route. The fare was 50 cents. The trolleys were scheduled to run through May 28, 1990. 28, 1991 story in The Desert Sun reported A downtown shuttle service linking the city’s major hotels and tourist attractions was officially unveiled. Dubbed the Village Shuttle, the trolley – which appears to be the same design/model as the 1989/90 version – also offered special guided tours for visitors to celebrity homes and the Indian Canyons. At least one of the trolleys bore the name of “Sonny, ” a nod to then-Palm Springs Mayor Sonny Bono. “For years we’ve been talking about a nice little trolley like this and at last we’ve got it and we’re thrilled to death, ” former Palm Springs Mayor Frank Bogert said at the time. Not sure about the shelf live of Village Shuttle – but it doesn’t appear to have been long-lived. Twenty-four years later, Palm Springs introduces the Palm Springs Buzz, a free weekend trolley that will shuttle riders along a 14-mile loop from Racquet Club Road to the Parker Palm Springs hotel. Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself – again.

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Built Solid and Ready to Hang. Hard-Sealed Back (No Dust or Staples). Assembled in the USA. Bring high quality wall art into your home or office with a canvas print that will never warp or sag. Our solid faced canvas prints are 1.25 thick and feature a sealed, finished back and pre-installed hanging hardware. The Canvas is designed to hang tough and is super easy to display. Explore our framed canvas print options for an eye-catching accent. Long Lasting Color and Detail. Our giclee canvas wall art prints are reproduced with high quality, UV-resistant, environmentally-friendly, latex inks and artist grade, polycotton canvas. We pride ourselves on color accuracy and image clarity to ensure your new canvas print lasts for years to come. Clean Corners And Finished Back. Our solid faced canvas prints feature a patented, warp-resistant design that produces outstanding gallery wraps. These 1.25 thick wrapped canvas prints also include a sealed, enclosed back to keep out dust and protect your walls. Lightweight And Easy To Install. Install your stunning new wall art in just minutes with our pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware and easy-to-manage lightweight design. Even though they are light, our rock-solid construction boasts long-lasting durability. Lantern Press, a design studio in Seattle, Washington, designs artwork that celebrates the great outdoors and recreation in general with retro-themed posters. Jump back into yesteryear with a wide selection of prints highlighting our great National Parks, or browse through vintage-style prints celebrating cities from Portland, Oregon, to Miami, Florida, to San Diego, California, to Acadia, Maine. Spy on brightly colored parrots perched on a beach, or enjoy a nice, hot cup of Kona coffee. From Yosemite to Yellowstone, from San Franciscos iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the mighty Niagara Falls, the Lantern Press art collection offers a fabulous selection of gorgeous, must-have prints. Note: We offer multiple wall art product styles: canvas, posters, and framed prints. If you see an image, but are curious as to whether it is offered in another style, please search the title within our store to see all available options. ALL SIZES ARE IN INCHES. Canvas depth is 1.25 inches. Our canvases are certified museum-grade and designed to withstand the test of time. Durability, image clarity and color accuracy are our top priority, as we use archival inks to prevent fading and to preserve as much fine detail as possible with no over-saturation or color shifting. Featuring a proprietary design, these canvases produce the tightest corners without any bubbles, ripples, or bumps, and will not warp or sag over time. Additionally, our canvases include a finished backing with pre-installed hanging hardware that adds an extra level of style. Orientation of product is vertical. Made in USA: Canvas is handcrafted and made-to-order in the United States using high quality artist-grade canvas. Please note that screens can vary in color and brightness, which can cause some printed products to appear slightly different from the online preview. Perfect for any space: Living room, family room, bedroom, bathroom, office, kitchen, dining room, game room, bar, and more!

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Each option is described below: Stretched Canvas: – Hand-made in Australia by professional canvas makers. Premium-grade, 360gsm woven canvas material. Gallery-wrapped around a 3cm deep timber frame. Arrives pre-strung and ready to hang. Optional Floating Frame: – An external frame is fitted around the edge of the Stretched Canvas. Elevates the look of the Stretched Canvas to a more complete finish. Three frame colours are available: Black, White or Dark Oak. Please note:’Light Oak’ is not available as a colour option for the “Floating Frame” option. It is a “Framed Print” colour option only. Framed Print: – Professionally framed in a dust-free environment. Our timber is FSC-approved, sourced from sustainable forests. Three frame colours are available: Black, White or Light Oak. Museum-grade glass window included. B1 & A0 sizes come with an acrylic window. Arrives with pre-attached fixtures, ready to hang. Please note:’Dark Oak’ is not available as a colour option for the “Framed Print” option. It is a “Floating Frame” colour option for Stretched Canvas only. Optional Mat Board: – A high-quality, white coloured mat board is placed inside the frame. Elevates the look of the Framed Print to a more premium finish. Your size choice indicates the size of the frame, the design fills the mat board window. Unframed Paper Print: – Printed on 250gsm, museum-quality, thick and durable paper. Matte coated for a non-reflective, non-gloss finish. Our genuine Canon inks are the highest quality and UV protected, lasting a lifetime. Unframed Paper Print – Packaging: – Sizes A4, A3, A2 and A1 are packaged flat for easy framing. Sizes B1 and A0 are rolled inside mailing tubes due to their oversized nature. This option is commonly chosen by those who wish to frame the design themselves. Retro San Francisco California USA Travel Wall Art #2. Each option is described below. Hand-made in Australia by professional canvas makers. An external frame is fitted around the edge of the Stretched Canvas. Professionally framed in a dust-free environment. Printed on 250gsm, museum-quality, thick and durable paper. Unframed Paper Print – Packaging. Sizes A4, A3, A2 and A1 are packaged flat for easy framing. We also accept change of mind. You can return an item up to 30 days from the date you receive your order. Any item you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Here at The Affordable Art Company, we offer a huge selection of hand-curated art, designs, and photographs by talented artists all over the world; many commissioned exclusively, just for us. Our promise is to always offer the most affordable prices, while not compromising on quality. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Posters & Prints”. The seller is “the_affordable_art_company” and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Frame Size: B1 (70.7 x 100cm)
• Format: Stretched Canvas
• Brand: The Affordable Art Company
• MPN: 1559-A4-PP-XX
• Type: Posters, Prints, & Visual Artwork
• pt: yellow
• pt-dining: room
• pt-living: room

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Looking to add a little flair to your room or office? Look no further – this museum-quality print is vivid and bound to add a wonderful accent to your room or office and brighten any environment. Thick & Durable Matte Paper. Paper thickness: 10.3 mil. Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²). Partly-Glossy & Partly-Matte Finish. 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick paper. Paper weight: 7.67 oz/y² (260 g/m²). 75in (1.9 cm) thick frame. Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US. Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia. 20.5 mil thick poly-cotton blend canvas. Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Posters & Prints”. The seller is “artvoyager” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Australia.

• Material & Size: Framed Print 24×36 Inches
• Style: Vintage/Retro
• Material: Canvas, Fabric, Wood
• Theme: Art, Travel
• Type: Print
• Subject: San Francisco
• Room: Any Room
• Brand: Unbranded

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Each option is described below: Matte Paper Print, No Frame: If you choose the “Matte Paper Print, No Frame” option, you will receive an unframed print of your chosen design. The paper we use to print on is 250 GSM museum-quality, thick, durable, matte paper (non-reflective & non-glossy). The inks we use are high-quality and UV protected, they will last a lifetime. This option is commonly chosen by those who wish to frame the design themselves. Matte Paper Print, Framed: If you choose this option, your order will be professionally framed. Our frames are made from pine wood are flat-edged and arrive ready to hang. A4 frames measure 22x32cm, have a 2.5cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with a glass window. A3 frames measure 32x44cm, has a 2.5cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with a glass window. A2 frames measure 44x61cm, has a 2cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with a glass window. A1 frames measure 61x86cm, has a 2cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with a glass window. B1 frames measure 72cm x 102cm, has a 2cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with an acrylic window. A0 frames measure 86cm x 122cm, has a 2cm width and a 2.5cm depth, it comes with an acrylic window. Optional Mat Board: Below describes the finished product if you choose to add a Mat Board to your order: “With Mat Board” means that there will be a high-quality, white coloured mat board inserted into the frame. The mat board gives the design a white border along the inside edge of the frame. The design will fill the window inside the mat board. There is an example photograph of what this looks like in the product image section above (the 7th product image). If you do not choose to add a Mat Board, it means that the design will fill the frame window, edge-to-edge. There is an example photograph of what this looks like in the product image section above (the 2nd product image). Frames are available in either “Black”, “White” or “Light Oak”. “Dark Oak” is not available as a “Paper Print, Framed” option. Stretched & Mounted Canvas: If you choose the “Stretched & Mounted Canvas” option, your order will be printed on high-quality canvas material, gallery-wrapped, stretched and mounted around a wooden frame. We use premium-grade, 360gsm canvas material. Gallery-wrapped on a 3cm deep wooden frame. Stretched Canvas orders arrive ready to hang. Optional Framed Canvas (Floating Frame): There is an option to have your “Stretched & Mounted Canvas” framed. This is commonly called a “Floating Frame” style. There is an example photograph of what this looks like in the product image section above (the 6th product image, showing the Dark Oak frame around the Stretched Canvas). You can choose between a “White”, “Black” or “Dark Oak” colour frame. “Light Oak” is not available as a colour option for “Stretched & Mounted Canvas”. All Framed and Canvas orders arrive ready to hang. Retro San Francisco California USA Travel Wall Art #1: Print, Canvas or Framed. We also accept change of mind. You can return an item up to 30 days from the date you receive your order. Any item you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Here at The Affordable Art Company, we offer a huge selection of hand-curated art, designs, and photographs by talented artists all over the world; many commissioned exclusively, just for us. Our promise is to always offer the most affordable prices, while not compromising on quality. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Home Décor\Posters & Prints”. The seller is “the_affordable_art_company” and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Frame Size: A2 (42 x 59.4cm)
• Format: Matte Paper Print, Black Frame (With Mat Board)
• Brand: The Affordable Art Company
• MPN: 1577-A4-PP-XX
• Type: Posters, Prints, & Visual Artwork

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